I have always considered there are only two key rationales for investing in solar energy: for economic benefit (through subsidies or not), or for altruism. But the solar industry has seen a break in the clouds to start this year, and although it has been in part due to chasing profits, it has also been due to a third reason which has been hidden from me in plain view…that of necessity.
Posts Tagged ‘Saudi Arabia’
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Jan 17 2013 @ 10:55am by Matt Smith in Global Energy, risk management, Technology
Shedding Some Light On The Solar Debate
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Dec 11 2012 @ 2:56pm by Matt Smith in Crude Oil, Global Energy
File Under: Opining About Opec
Today’s lunchtime appearance on Fox Business with Melissa Francis was a lot of fun; we put the world to rights regarding all things Opec (Opecian?). Hark, click on the below mug shot to launch to the clip:
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Aug 3 2012 @ 9:34am by Matt Smith in Crude Oil, energy consulting, Global Energy, Natural Gas
Some Scorching Summer Stats
As we fast approach the peak of summertime, there are a number of energy-related stories that are more glaring than the noonday sun. Here are ten such tales highlighting some of the scorching stats currently causing sparks in Energyland™.
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Mar 14 2011 @ 7:51am by Matt Smith in Crude Oil, Global Energy, UK natural gas
Earthquakes, Tsunamis, and Caterwauls: Update on Global Events
As there appeared no let up in developments over the weekend (or their impact on energy markets), it made sense to collect info, links, and stats here (clients can find further analysis in today’s weekly doc) to get you up to speed on this Monday morning: » read more
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Mar 3 2011 @ 10:58am by Matt Smith in Blog, Crude Oil, Global Energy, risk management
From Silence To A Caterwaul
As I was talking to somebody yesterday about the unrest in MENA and its potential impact on the global crude complex, I realized how completely immersed in the situation I have become. Therefore I figured it would be useful to highlight some of the more pertinent facts and figures involved, as they explain exactly why the crude complex is going ballistic at the moment. A good place to start is by taking a look at the bigger picture – literally - to see how the land lies, and where the potential dominoes may fall: » read more
